Upon arrival at Hyderabad airport, meet our office executive for assistance and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel (subject to availability for early check-in). The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Reiseroute
Begeben Sie sich auf eine fesselnde Reise durch das Herz von Südindien mit unserer "South India: Stone Marvels Expedition". Diese 20-tägige Odyssee verspricht eine intensive Erkundung der Deccan-Region, die für ihre architektonischen Wunder aus Stein bekannt ist. Vom historischen Golconda Fort in Hyderabad bis hin zu den majestätischen Tempeln von Hampi enthüllt jedes Ziel einen Wandteppich aus komplizierten Designs und kulturellem Reichtum. Durchqueren Sie die uralten Landschaften von Badami, Bijapur und Gulbarga, wo jeder Stein Geschichten über Dynastien und Erbe erzählt. Während Sie sich durch die opulenten Herrenhäuser von Chettinad schlängeln und sich im Küstencharme von Kovalam sonnen, werden Sie Zeuge der Erhabenheit der steinernen Wunder Südindiens, die von der zeitlosen Schönheit der Region zeugen.
Tourprogramm
Ankunft in Hyderabad
Startpunkt
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
00:00 - 23:55
Hyderabad Erkundung
After breakfast, embark on a comprehensive tour of Hyderabad. Visit Golconda Fort, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Chowmohalla Palace, Purani Haveli, Salarjung Museum, Birla Mandir, and Hussain Sagar Lake. Enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Hyderabad – Bidar – Gulbarga (260km/5 Stunden ca.)
Drive to Gulbarga via Bidar after breakfast. Explore Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa, Bahmani Tombs, and Narasimha Jhira. Continue to Gulbarga, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Gulbarga – Bijapur (170 km/3 Stunden ca.)
After breakfast, visit Gulbarga Fort, Jama Masjid, and Dargah Hazrath Khaja Bandanawaz. Later, drive to Bijapur, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Bijapur – Badami (120 km/3 Stunden ca.)
Explore Bijapur's highlights, including Pattadakal and Aihole, after breakfast. In the late afternoon, drive to Badami, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Badami Erkundung
Enjoy a city tour of Badami after breakfast, covering Pattadakal and Aihole. The rest of the day is free for relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.
Badami - Gadag - Lakkundi - Hampi (180 km/ ca. 4 Std.)
Drive to Hampi via Gadag and Lakkundi after breakfast. Explore the Trikuteshwara temple in Gadag and ruined temples in Lakkundi. Continue to Hampi, check in at the hotel, and rest. Overnight stay.
Hampi-Besichtigung
Explore the historical sites of Hampi after breakfast. Visit Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hampi Bazaar, and the Royal Enclosure. The day is free for personal activities and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.
Hampi - Hubli (170 km/ ca. 4 Std.) / Chennai (Flug)
Transfer to Hubli airport for a flight to Chennai after breakfast. Check in at the hotel and explore Fort St. George & Museum, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Semmozhi Poonga, Dakshina Chitra, and Marina beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (120 km/3 Stunden ca.)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram after breakfast. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas. Overnight stay.
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120 km / ca. 3 Std.)
Drive to Pondicherry after breakfast. Check in at the hotel and visit Auroville, Pondicherry Museum, and take a walk in the French Colony. Evening relaxation on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Gangaikonda Cholapuram – Darasuram – Thanjore
Drive to Thanjore after breakfast. En route, visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and Darasuram Temple. Check in at the hotel in Thanjore. Overnight stay.
Thanjore - Trichy - Chettinad (140 km / ca. 3 Std.)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort, Thanjavur Palace & Museum, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple, and Tiruvanaikkaval after breakfast. Later, drive to Chettinad, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Chettinad - Madurai (90 km/ 2 Std. ca.)
Explore the Chettinad region in the morning. In the afternoon, drive to Madurai, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Madurai - Rameshwaram (170 km / ca. 3 Std.)
Drive to Rameshwaram after breakfast. Check in at the hotel and visit Ramanathaswamy Temple and Adam's Bridge. Overnight at the hotel.
Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320 km/ ca. 7 Std.)
Drive to Kanyakumari after breakfast. Check in at the hotel, relax on the beach, and witness the sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Kanyakumari – Kovalam (80 km/2 Stunden ca.)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial, and Padmanabhapuram Palace after breakfast. Later, drive to Kovalam, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Kovalam Freizeittage
Free days for personal activities and relaxation on the beach. Overnight at the beach hotel.
Kovalam Freizeittage
Free days for personal activities and relaxation on the beach. Overnight at the beach hotel.
Kovalam – Abfahrt (Flug)
After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.
Endpunkt
Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Gut zu wissen
Währung
Indian Rupee
Indien